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King Phillip's War: A Primary Source, Exploring Options, and Sachem's Speech Writing Activity
High schoolers study the causes and effects of King Philip's War. In this Native American history lesson, students examine the options that the Native Americans had in 1676 New England. High schoolers weigh the pros and cons of the...
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Native American Gender Roles in Maryland: A Second Look
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners examine Native American history to complete the graphic organizer about gender roles in Native American societies.
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Newspaper Article Analysis Worksheet: World War I
In this newspaper analysis learning exercise, learners review an article of their choosing and respond to 6 analytical questions.
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Another Account of the Tea Party
In this colonial America worksheet, students read an account of the Boston Tea Party by John Andrews written in 1773. Students discuss the content of the article.
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Transcript of Peggy Stewart Broadside
In this American history worksheet, learners examine a primary source document regarding the Peggy Stewart Broadside incident. Students respond to 12 short answer questions about the transcript.
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Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this colonial America lesson plan, students conduct research to determine how geographic conditions dictated settlement...
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Mathew Brady: Civil War
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Civil War lesson, students analyze photographs taken by Mathew Brady.
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The Burning of the Peggy Stewart
In this primary source analysis worksheet, high schoolers examine a painting titled, "The Burning of the Peggy Stewart," and discuss its significance.
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Document Analysis Form: Maryland General Assembly
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer based on Maryland government. The primary source documents are not included.
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Proceedings from the Council of Maryland
In this primary source analysis learning exercise, students read and discuss proceedings from the Council of Maryland in the 1660's.
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The Boston Tea Party: Massachusetts Gazette
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond read an article from the 1773 Massachusetts Gazette regarding the Boston Tea Party. Students discuss the excerpt and its significance in American history.
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Who Could Vote in Maryland in 1776?
In this voting rights worksheet, students examine 4 images and identify the individuals who would have been able to vote in 1776 in Maryland.
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Transcription of Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students read Lord Dunmore's Proclamation and discuss its historical significance.
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Interpreting Primary Sources: Letters
In this primary source analysis worksheet, young scholars examine letters and respond to 8 short answer questions regarding their content.
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Editorial Cartoon: Equal Opportunity
students explore how editorial cartoons often use familiar adages or idioms in new ways to make a point about something.
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World War II: A United Front
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this World War II lesson, students examine racial relations during the war and then examine propaganda techniques employed by the United States...
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Leaving Home for the West - Why?
Young scholars examine primary sources regarding American movement to the west. In this westward expansion lesson, students create broadside posters based on the Homestead Act primary sources they research.
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Declaration of Independence
Eleventh graders interpret and analyze political cartoons. In this primary source analysis instructional activity, 11th graders examine the implications of Industrialization as they respond to questions regarding selected political...
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What Really Caused This?
In this primary source analysis worksheet, high schoolers read a copy of the Conscription Act of 1863 and respond to 7 short answer questions about its content. The text of the act is not included.
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Secession Convention Analysis Sheet
In this primary source analysis worksheet, high schoolers complete a graphic organizer based on the Secession Convention. The primary source documents are not included.
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Television Interviews Group 1
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners respond examine the linked resources and discuss their significance.
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Television Interviews Group 2
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond examine the linked resources and discuss their significance.
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Television Interviews Group 3
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond examine the linked resources and discuss their significance.